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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

NEW NAME! Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am - 12:00pm
Seniors
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will have a short talk or activity at 11:00 AM.

SENIOR COFFEE WILL NOT MEET IN NOVEMBER.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Happens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Breakfast for Veterans

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Preorder by November 1 for breakfast on Friday, November 8.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mobile Blood Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Group, Non-Library Group, Special Event
Event Details:

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

T-Rex Tea Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 3-7.  Join us for a dino-mite time at our T-Rex Tea Party. We share a story, play games, make a craft and enjoy tea with snacks. Wear your finest tea party or dinosaur attire.

Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Veterans Day, but our online collection is always available!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

On Our Own

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Biography Bunch: Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history. BOOK: Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Learn a “zen” approach to ideas and strategies for overcoming budgeting difficulties and mastering your living expenses with this FITMoney program from experts at CoVantage Credit Union.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Pajama Time

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Music Makers

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

NEW NAME! Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

NEW! Kids Code Club: Moana

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience! THEME: Moana

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and drinks and answer questions on a multitude of topics.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Homeschool Hangout Field Trip: New Lenox Fire Station

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 5-13. Join us for a special Homeschool Hangout at New Lenox Fire Station 1!  Learn about fire safety, tour the fire station and find out what it takes to be a brave firefighter!  Children must be accomp

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.

NEW! Sing-Along Favorites: Pocahontas

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

NEW NAME! Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.